The Calm Within: Clarity of the Mind Retreat

Schedule

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

1200 Canal Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 | Washington, DC

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In our busy modern lives, it’s easy for our minds to become tired and tense, leaving inner peace feeling out of reach. But true mental clarity and lasting happiness are closer than we think.
In this day retreat, Gen Demo will guide meditations and teachings that help us access the natural stillness and spaciousness of our own mind. Drawing on the first stage of Buddha’s profound Mahamudra teachings, these practical methods offer genuine tools to calm the mind, reduce stress, and find balance in daily life.
Meditation on the sky-like nature of the mind is simple yet deeply transformative—perfect for both beginners and experienced meditators alike.
Join us for an inspiring day of rest, reflection, and renewal. Everyone is welcome.
Cost: $45/$22.50 for financial hardship
Online/General: $45
Friend/Supporter: $22.50
Benefactor/Benefactor Plus: Free
Event Schedule
Schedule
Session 1: 10 to 11:15am
Session 2: 11:45am to 1pm
Lunch Break: 1 to 2:15pm
Session 3: 2:15 to 3:30pm
The Teacher
This course is taught by Gen Kelsang Demo. Gen Kelsang Demo is the US Midwestern National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 29 years and has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 1998. She is also the former Resident Teacher at KMC DC. Gen Demo is deeply respected as a teacher and practitioner. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.
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